Welcome to Savannah!

Savannah is situated at the mouth of the Savannah River, which forms the
border between Georgia and South Carolina. The area has a large network of rivers
and creeks. The Intracoastal Waterway runs along the east coast, much of which is
comprised of ecologically important marshes. Savannah enjoys a subtropical
climate that makes outdoor activities possible year-round. The summers are hot
and the winters are mild.
Chatham County is the sixth most populous county in the state of Georgia. From
1990 to 2000 the population grew an estimated 7 percent. The population of
Savannah in 2001 was 296,232. There are about 134,000 jobs in Savannah. The
biggest employers are education and health services, retail, and leisure and
hospitality industries.
Historic Savannah boasts one of the largest National Landmark Historic Districts in
the United States. The National Landmark Historic District features thousands of
historically-significant buildings and Savannahs 22 squares form the heart and soul
of the historic district and are considered to be the citys precious jewels. Each
square has its own personality, but they were all the brainchild of General James
Oglethorpe, Savannahs founding father.
More than 45 cultural attractions draw
visitors who are in search of history, art,
architecture and tradition. Tours depart from
various points of the city and can focus on
the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and
Evil, Negro Heritage, ghosts and Civil War.
River cruises and horse-drawn carriage tours
add to the mix.

Tour Companies will ensure that your visit to

Savannah includes trips to all the most
popular destinations, including all historic
destinations, architectural marvels of
Savannah and the quirky stories of
Savannah's past and present.
Savannah is a city of festivals! Something is
sure to be happening in Savannah when ever
you choose to visit. Annual events along with
themed festivals are a draw for visitors and locals alike.

Attractions: Visit the past by re-living the first days of the colony at one of the area's
only surviving examples of plantation life. Take a picturesque drive up the Avenue of
the Oaks to Wormsloe Historic Site and journey back in time to see how Savannah's
first settlers tamed the new wilderness. Track battles from the War of 1812 and the
Civil War at Old Fort Jackson, Fort Screven and Fort Pulaski.
Many of Savannah's old buildings have survived and been restored including the
Pirates' House (1754), an old seaman's inn mentioned in Stevenson's Treasure
Island; the Herb House (1734), the oldest existing building in Georgia, and the Pink
House (1789), site of Georgia's first bank. The mansion birthplace of Juliette Gordon
Low, (built 1819-21) is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. as a
memorial to their founder. The Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences opened in
Savannah as one of the South's first public museums. The many restored churches
include the Lutheran Church of Ascension (dating from 1741); the Independent
Presbyterian Church (1890) and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (1876), one of
the largest Roman Catholic churches in the South, the First African Baptist Church
whose congregation dates back the 1788 and Temple Mickeve Israel, the third oldest
Synagogue in America.